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By Cecilia Erica. Hockey Gear and Equipment. Published at Sunday, April 15th, 2018 17:33:24 PM.

Some people say that when you′re coming in on a breakaway or penalty shot you should have a strategy of what you want to do before you get to the goalie. I think you have to take what the goalie gives you. If he comes out to cut down the...

By Henrike Elvira. Hockey Gear and Equipment. Published at Sunday, April 15th, 2018 17:25:23 PM.

WORK ETHIC AND FITNESS You need to be the hardest worker and most fit player on your team. New York Rangers goalie Mike Richter won the fitness award every year. Hall of Famer Ed Belfour used to run triathlons. St. Louis′ Brian Elliott is the hardest-working goalie I′ve ever coached....

By Adrienne Christiane. Hockey Gear and Equipment. Published at Sunday, April 15th, 2018 17:32:03 PM.

The following are guidelines to follow on how to fit a goaltender for equipment. Due to different heights weights playing sizes and brands of equipment goaltenders should see a local expert equipment dealer for proper equipment fitting. Selecting the proper size of equipment is important. Proper development requires that a...

By Adrienne Christiane. Hockey Gear and Equipment. Published at Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 06:17:00 AM.

Remember This... The backhand shot shouldn′t be a dying skill. It′s just as important as a good wrist shot. Most players don′t have a strong backhand shot because they don′t practice it enough. Coaches need to develop drills that will help you practice this very important but under-used shot....

By Adrienne Christiane. Hockey Gear and Equipment. Published at Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 06:16:40 AM.

Never slap at the puck. You want it to roll off the blade from the heel toward the toe in a sweeping motion as you transfer your weight from your back foot to front foot. As the puck leaves your stick make sure to follow through and point the toe...

By Adrienne Christiane. Hockey Gear and Equipment. Published at Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 06:17:08 AM.

SKATING SKILLS The foundation of goaltending is based on balance and edges. The better skater you are the better goaltender you will be. Before every practice and every game your warmup should consist of simple skating drills: T-pushes shuffles and slides. You use a T-push for long crease movements. Push...

By Adrienne Christiane. Hockey Gear and Equipment. Published at Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 06:16:23 AM.

The following are guidelines to follow on how to fit a goaltender for equipment. Due to different heights weights playing sizes and brands of equipment goaltenders should see a local expert equipment dealer for proper equipment fitting. Selecting the proper size of equipment is important. Proper development requires that a...

By Adrienne Christiane. Hockey Gear and Equipment. Published at Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 06:16:48 AM.

Players must learn to protect themselves especially along the boards. When going into the corner use some fakes with your body stick or skates to avoid being a stationary target. Keep your skates parallel to the boards rather than pointing toward the boards. As soon as you pick up the...

By Adrienne Christiane. Hockey Gear and Equipment. Published at Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 06:16:16 AM.

USA Hockey strongly discourages checking from behind but if it should happen while you′re facing the boards get your stick and gloves up to spread out the area of impact. Use your arms as shock absorbers....

By Adrienne Christiane. Hockey Gear and Equipment. Published at Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 06:16:31 AM.

It′s important to keep your head up when passing the puck. Most bad passes are caused by not looking up to spot your intended target. You should also be aware of where you are on the ice. Blind cross-ice passes are the leading cause of grey hairs among hockey coaches....